Friends with Kids

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Friends with Kids is a 2012 romantic comedy. Adam Scott and writer/director Jennifer Westfeldt star as Jason and Julie, two single Manhattan yuppies and longtime friends. After observing their other close friends (Missy and Ben, played by Kristen Wiig and Jon Hamm, and Leslie and Alex, played by Maya Rudolph and Chris O'Dowd) pair off and have kids, Jason and Julie decide to conceive a child together so they can experience the joy of parenthood without the complications of relationships. Surprisingly, complications ensue.


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